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Ella Langley Cancels Tulsa Concert Due to Security Threat
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In Short: Country singer Ella Langley canceled her concert at Tulsa, Oklahoma’s BOK Center on Friday night (Oct. 9) due to a 'serious security threat,' according to a statement on her Instagram page.
Langley’s tour continues Saturday night in Lubbock, Texas, at United Supermarkets Arena, before coming to Los Angeles for two shows at the Greek Theater on Oct. 13-14.
The BOK Center receptionist told Billboard, 'We’re not able to give a comment to the media at this time,' and Billboard reached out to Oakview Group, which operates the venue, but has not heard back.
Langley’s Instagram post read, 'Due to a serious security threat involving the safety of my fans, venue personnel, and the artist, Ella Langley’s scheduled performance tonight at BOK Center in Tulsa has been canceled.'
Langley’s Dandelion Tour was set to take the stage Friday, October 9, but the show was called off just hours before the performance.
Officers conducted a preliminary sweep of the building with K-9 officers and found 'no indication of a threat,' according to Country Now.
Langley stated, 'The safety and well-being of everyone involved is our absolute priority, and after careful consideration, we have determined that the show cannot proceed.'
Langley issued a statement via her official social media accounts, announcing the cancelation of the show.
Hours before the concert, she announced the cancellation over a 'serious security threat' posed to the event.
Langley said, 'We understand the disappointment this news brings and apologize to fans who planned to attend. The safety of fans is our foremost concern and will always come first.'
Langley added, 'This decision was made under the advisement of local authorities, the venue, and my security team.'
Langley wrote on her Instagram Story, 'Due to a serious security threat involving the safety of my fans, the venue staff, and my team, the incredibly difficult decision was made to cancel tonight’s show.'
Langley’s tour began May 7 in Toledo, Ohio, and was extended with 21 additional dates.
What this adds
The exact nature of the security threat remains undisclosed.
The tour continues without further disruptions as of now.
What's confirmed
- Only a few hours before showtime, Ella Langley has canceled her concert at Tulsa, Oklahoma’s BOK Center on Friday night (Oct. 9) because of “a serious security threat,” according to a statement on the country singer’s Instagram page.
- Langley’s tour continues Saturday night in Lubbock, Texas, at United Supermarkets Arena, before coming to Los Angeles for two shows at the Greek Theater, Oct. 13-14.
- Explore Ella Langley See latest videos, charts and news “Due to a serious security threat involving the safety of my fans, venue personnel, and the artist, Ella Langley’s scheduled performance tonight at BOK Center in Tulsa has been canceled,” reads the post that appeared shortly before 5 p.m.
- The safety and well-being of everyone involved is our absolute priority, and after careful consideration, we have determined that the show cannot proceed.
- “This decision was made under the advisement of local authorities, the venue, and my security team.” Deadline has reached out to the Tulsa Police Department.
- “Due to a serious security threat involving the safety of my fans, the venue staff, and my team, the incredibly difficult decision was made to cancel tonight’s show,” she wrote on her Instagram Story.
- I know how much time, travel, money, and planning goes into coming to a show, and I can’t tell you how sorry I am.
- The venue said that information on ticket refunds will be shared soon.
What's still developing
- Ella Langley discusses releasing a series of singles and building momentum toward her sophomore album while at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
- "I was so looking forward to spending tonight with you, but your safety will always mean more to me than anything else. I refuse to put anyone in harm's way."
- Langley is in the middle of her Dandelion Tour, in support of her new album that features “Choosin’ Texas,” which has broken the record for the most weeks at No.
- She has covered Luke Bryan since the early days of his career, beginning when he was writing songs for other artists, including Billy Currington’s No. 1 hit “Good Directions,” before stepping into the spotlight with his debut single, “All My Friends Say” and eventually becoming one of biggest names in music.